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Posted: 10/10/2004 6:56:32 PM EDT

I'm thinking of puting together a rifle while I'm between projects. I have a colt lower with a factory NM trigger and i was thinking of using a flatop factory chrome 20" upper and a 9x or 10x scope. Do you think it's possible to get MOA out to 500 yds with M855 ammo ?

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:06:59 PM EDT

[#1]

I dont think M855 is MOA ammo out of any barrel at that range. Certainly not with a factory barrel.

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:12:58 PM EDT

[#2]

Since this is.....I hate to use this term "beater" rifle I was hoping to come close to MOA out to 500yds without using match grade ammo.

With this combo I'd be happy hitting a 12" shoot n see

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:39:19 PM EDT

[#3]

Just my observation most people cant do their part to consistentently shoot moa at 500 yrds let alone without the help of match ammo and a good barrel. I'm not saying you cant I'm just saying it's not easily acomplished.

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:42:51 PM EDT

[#4]

I can hit a B-27 target with iron sights 80% to 90% of the time. Depends on coffee intake.

Posted: 10/10/2004 7:56:04 PM EDT

[#5]

I see you edited that to a 12" target that I beleive is doable. I wasn't trying to insult you I shoot a lot and I thought you meant 1" at 500 and I know i cant achive that with any of my 223's not to say that others cant.

Posted: 10/11/2004 4:51:03 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I see you edited that to a 12" target that I beleive is doable. I wasn't trying to insult you I shoot a lot and I thought you meant 1" at 500 and I know i cant achive that with any of my 223's not to say that others cant.

MOA at 500 yards is 5" group, not 1" group. Still something WAY beyond MY capabilities.

A 1" group at 500 yards would be 0.2 MOA.

Lonny

Posted: 10/11/2004 5:07:39 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I dont think M855 is MOA ammo out of any barrel at that range. Certainly not with a factory barrel.

+1.

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